Danielle Robinson | Marshall Dennehey Riva Del Lago Condominium Association, Inc. v. Steadfast Insurance Company; Case No. 2:24-cv-1056-KCD-KRH; Middle District Fla. July 7, 2026. The plaintiff filed a claim for damage as a result of Hurricane Ian. It claimed damages were over $24 million, but the carrier accepted partial coverage and paid $8,307.49 for secondary… Continue reading United State District Court for the Middle District of Florida finds Evidence of Replacement Cost Value is Admissible and Recoverable Even When Repairs Have Not Been Made
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Will California’s New Smoke Claims Law Create a Recovery Bottleneck?
Don Jergler | Claims Journal Where there’s smoke there’s fire, but is the reverse true? The presumption in California could be that it is. One fallout from the plague of wildfires that struck California in recent years is that smoke claims became a bigger issue and more often a point of contention between insurers and… Continue reading Will California’s New Smoke Claims Law Create a Recovery Bottleneck?
Report: Property Claims Face Delays, Are Growing More Complex
Don Jergler | Claims Journal Despite the promise of artificial intelligence and other technology to improve and speed the insurance process, property claims face delays and growing complexity, according to a new report that also shows claims costs are under pressure. Several factors are putting pressure on property claim timelines, including labor shortages, equipment delays… Continue reading Report: Property Claims Face Delays, Are Growing More Complex
Slips, Trips And Falls: Why It’s Important to Get Ahead of An Incident
John Gilewicz | Claims Journal Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the United States. As a result, the cost of these mostly avoidable tragedies results in significant personal and financial loss. To best manage claims, it is essential to understand why slip, trip and fall incidents occur, and… Continue reading Slips, Trips And Falls: Why It’s Important to Get Ahead of An Incident
AI Regulation in Insurance: A Crossroads
H. Michael Byrne, Lauren J. Dalton and Michael Roberts | McDermott Will & Schulte Overview The United States approaches a “fork in the road” on AI development, while state insurance regulators continue enhancing their examination powers. In a summer full of headlines, discussion regarding an elevated concern over safety and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)… Continue reading AI Regulation in Insurance: A Crossroads